Amul, Mother Dairy raise milk prices 2.5-3.5% after nearly a year

Amul Gold 500ml moves to ₹35 from ₹34; T Special 1L to ₹66 from ₹63; Taaza 1L to ₹57 from ₹55. Hike cites higher cattle feed, packaging and fuel costs, following last revision in May 2025. Listed dairy peers Hatsun Agro, Dodla, Heritage Foods, Parag Milk in focus.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 07:22 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 07:22 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Amul and Mother Dairy raised milk prices 2.5-3.5% after nearly a year, citing higher cattle feed, packaging and fuel costs. Last revision was May 2025. Dairy

Key facts

  • 2.5-3.5% hike
  • Amul Gold 500ml ₹34 to ₹35
  • Amul T Special 1L ₹63 to ₹66
  • Taaza 500ml ₹28 to ₹29
  • Buffalo milk 500ml ₹37 to ₹39
  • Taaza 1L ₹55 to ₹57

Why this matters

Synchronized price action signals pricing discipline returning to organized dairy — a constructive backdrop for consolidation talks and premium valuations on regional dairy assets.